Politics

Social care...has always been seen as the Cinderella service and...now needs to be elevated and given far more prominence.

When Kate Forbes declared her intention to stand in the SNP leadership contest on February 20, many felt she was already the candidate to beat.

People in the Highlands will be looking to the new leader to take up concerns over the impact of the centralisation of 999 services.

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.

THE NEWLY elected SNP leader and health secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to review maternity services in the north of Scotland.

Beaten leadership candidate Kate Forbes led congratulations to Humza Yousaf after his election as new SNP leader and likely Scottish First Minister.

Humza Yousaf was today elected the leader of the Scottish National Party – but what does that mean for Highland businesses?

The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest after an intense five week election following the shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon in February.

The process to install Scotland’s sixth First Minister

Highland MSP Kate Forbes, one of three bidding to become Scotland's next First Minister, today outlined how she intends to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.

Campaigners say the infrastructure will be there for generations and meaningful dialogue over routing and methods is vital.

Sir Keir Starmer was struck by the sense of pride among the Beatrice offshore wind farm workforce as he set out Labour's renewable energy ambitions.

She says 'finally, perhaps, the Highlands feel like they're being represented on the the national stage'

Safety concerns with centralised emergency services and call handling raised with First Minister hopefuls.

People are to benefit from improved recycling services, making it easier for households to recycle and reduce emissions, according to the Greens.

She says 'you’re more likely to be killed by drug or alcohol use. You’re more likely to be homeless again in future'

MSP Edward Mountain today challenged Scotland’s health secretary to support his campaign for a brand-new acute general hospital for the Highlands

He made his remarks after seeking statistics on the standard of school buildings across the Highlands and islands.

Columnist Nicky Marr reflects on being the host for the Inverness Courier SNP Leadership Debate in Inverness last Friday.